J. Keeler Johnson

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By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Although this week's Unlocking Winners blog post is publishing before entries for the Memorial Day races are released, there's no shortage of quality...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Five years ago, a stoutly-bred colt named Commissioner tried to pull off a gate-to-wire upset in the 1 ½-mile Belmont Stakes (gr. I) at Belmont...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Before I dive into my annual marathon analysis of the Kentucky Derby, I should probably admit that my handicapping confidence has waned considerably...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman In recent years, the Kentucky Derby has been dominated by favorites, and at the moment I expect that trend to continue with Omaha Beach looming...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Here's a quick trivia question to ponder: How many of the 2019 Kentucky Derby contenders have ever shown the ability to win a race in gate-to-wire...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman It's been a long journey, but the 2018-19 Road to the Kentucky Derby will come to an end this Saturday with the running of two final prep races...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman The penultimate weekend of prep races on the Road to the 2019 Kentucky Derby is also the biggest and most exciting weekend, with three huge races...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman Get ready everyone! An action-packed day of racing is scheduled for March 30 th , with a championship card of racing at Meydan in Dubai being followed...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman If there has been one trend in the Road to the Kentucky Derby prep races this winter, it's been the trend of upset victories. Recent years have...Read More

By J. Keeler Johnson ("Keelerman") Twitter: @J_Keelerman A week later than originally expected, the Kentucky Derby favorites Game Winner and Improbable will make their much-anticipated three-year-old debuts...Read More